Chapter 62 - Chapter 63: The Unleashed Power and Desperate Struggle

Yun Tianhe's wave of energy distorted the air, creating a maelstrom of swirling colors and crackling arcs of power. The very ground beneath their feet heaved and buckled, splitting open to reveal abyssal depths. Chen Jiuzhang was thrown off - balance, but he clung tightly to the crystal - key, which now pulsed in rhythm with Yun Tianhe's assault.​The Dark Overlord let out a furious howl as the energy wave crashed into it. Its towering form wavered, dark tendrils of its essence peeling away like smoke in the wind. But instead of being defeated, the creature seemed to draw strength from the chaos. Its red - slit eyes flared, and it raised its hands high, gathering a ball of pure, malevolent darkness that crackled with the promise of destruction.​Shen Qingluan, her face pale from the strain of maintaining her defenses, shouted, "We can't let it release that! It'll be the end of us all!" Her fragment of the Imperial Jade Seal flickered weakly, struggling to hold back the shockwaves buffeting the group.​Zhang Chengying and Su Nian, still recovering from their earlier collision with the wall, forced themselves to their feet. Zhang's broken peachwood sword sputtered with electricity, and Su Nian's chains dragged heavily behind her, but their determination burned bright in their eyes. "We've got to do something," Zhang gritted out.​Wu Laogou, his scroll spent, rummaged through his tattered robes in a frantic search for anything that could help. "I ain't going down without a fight," he growled, his voice trembling with a mix of fear and resolve.​Luna, her starlight - woven gown nearly in shreds, closed her eyes and began to chant. Her body glowed with a faint, silver light as she summoned every ounce of her remaining power. "I'll create a diversion. You all find a way to strike at its core!" she cried. A constellation of shimmering stars materialized around her, then shot towards the Dark Overlord, distracting it from its impending attack.​Taking advantage of the moment, Chen Jiuzhang focused intently on the connection between the crystal - key and the Dark Overlord. The visions in his mind grew clearer—he saw a hidden weakness, a spot where the creature's armor of darkness thinned. "I've found it!" he shouted. "Its left shoulder! That's where we need to aim!"​But just as the group prepared to launch their final assault, the shadowy figure that had been watching the battle let out a cackle. With a wave of its staff, it summoned a horde of shadow - beasts from the cracks in the ground. These creatures, more ferocious than the Abyssal Wraiths, leaped towards the group, blocking their path to the Dark Overlord.​Yun Tianhe's face contorted with effort as he continued to pour his power into the attack. "Don't let them stop you!" he roared. "I can't hold this much longer!" His staff began to crack under the strain, and the blue - crystal orb flickered dangerously.​As the shadow - beasts closed in, Chen Jiuzhang knew they were running out of time. The Dark Overlord was almost done charging its devastating attack, and Yun Tianhe's power was waning. With a final, desperate act, he channeled all his energy into the crystal - key and leaped into the fray, ready to face the horde and reach the Dark Overlord's weak point—even if it meant sacrificing everything.